MAUDE Adverse Event Report: K2M, INC. NAVIGATED SCREW INSERTER; YUKON; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Model Number 7601-N90003-K

Device Problems Mechanical Jam (2983); Failure to Eject (4010)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 01/01/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This mdr is part of the fda voluntary malfunction summary reporting program.A supplemental vmsr will be submitted upon completion of the investigations.Return status of the device is unknown.

Event Description

This report summarizes two malfunction events where the tips of navigated yukon oct polyaxial screw inserters were sticking when trying to disengage from the screw.Surgeries were successfully completed with no delay.No adverse consequences or medical intervention were reported.

Event Description

This record is a consolidation of q4 2021 records summarized as a part of the fda voluntary malfunction summary reporting program.This report captures two instances of intraoperative navigated yukon screw inserter tip jamming.In both cases, the procedure was successfully completed with no adverse consequence to the patient and no surgical delay.

Manufacturer Narrative

The devices were not returned for evaluation.Device history records and complaint history could not be reviewed without either the device or a valid lot number.Limited information regarding the event was made available to stryker.Multiple attempts were made to obtain additional information, but no response was received.A root cause cannot be established.If additional information is received or the device is returned for evaluation, the investigation will be reopened and updated.H3 other text : device not returned.

• Brand Name: NAVIGATED SCREW INSERTER; YUKON
• Type of Device: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): K2M, INC.; 600 hope parkway se; leesburg VA 20175
• Manufacturer (Section G): K2M, INC.; 600 hope parkway se; leesburg VA 20175
• Manufacturer Contact: rita karan ; 2 pearl court; allendale, NJ 07401 ; 2017608000
• MDR Report Key: 13362048
• MDR Text Key: 288101406
• Report Number: 3004774118-2022-00033
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10888857514782
• UDI-Public: 10888857514782
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 2
• Summary Report (Y/N): Y
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/22/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 7601-N90003-K
• Device Catalogue Number: 7601-N90003-K
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/01/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/26/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/31/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/22/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1